Campus Safety Officer: Patrol, Respond, Protect

USM Foundation; Ocean Springs (MS); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs seeks Campus Safety Staff to secure buildings and maintain a safe campus environment.

You will perform security checks, patrols of buildings and parking areas, monitor residence hall entrances, provide safety escorts, assist visitors, and report incidents to UPD, while complying with university policies and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Mississippi Driver’s License required.
• Ability to operate Windows-based software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Secure academic and administrative buildings on campus.
• Patrol assigned areas to detect suspicious activity.
• Monitor residence hall entrances for unauthorized entries.
• Provide authorized safety escorts.
• Assist visitors with directions and information.
• Respond to emergencies and report to UPD.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Email communication

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Cooperative relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mississippi Driver’s License

Tools

Windows-based software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs seeks Campus Safety Staff to secure buildings and maintain a safe campus environment.

You will perform security checks, patrols of buildings and parking areas, monitor residence hall entrances, provide safety escorts, assist visitors, and report incidents to UPD, while complying with university policies and responding to emergencies.